Question

which best describes traditional classification? it is called cladistics. it is based on shared characteristics. it is called phylogenetic classification. it is based on evolutionary relationships.

Explanation:

Traditional classification groups organisms based on shared characteristics like morphology. Cladistics (first option) is a different method focused on evolutionary relationships (also fourth option). Phylogenetic classification (third option) is another term related to evolutionary - based classification. Traditional classification is about shared traits.

Answer:

It is based on shared characteristics.